First train for Paris metro line 18 arrives as testing phase begins ahead of 2026 launch
The first metro train for line 18 has been delivered, starting tests ahead of the planned opening between Massy-Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay stations.
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The first metro train for line 18 has been delivered, starting tests ahead of the planned opening between Massy-Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay stations.
Ageing legacy systems must evolve to meet the growing demands of digitalisation, requiring a transformative approach to railway signalling. Mirko Blazic, EULYNX Technical Lead, explains further.
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
The European Union Agency for Railways has granted multi-country homologation for Vossloh's DE 18 locomotives, enabling their operation in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Eurotunnel plans to double direct high-speed rail services via the Channel Tunnel by 2034, accelerating low-carbon mobility between London and major European cities.
In the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Pascal Bertrand, Product Line Director, Mission Critical and Railway at VIAVI, discusses his role in driving innovation in railway communications technology and the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
In the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Daniel Beutler, Chairman of Transreport, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about his career journey, his passion for inclusive transportation and the role innovation plays in shaping the future of the rail industry.
Renfe will launch a new high-speed AVE service between Barcelona and Toulouse in mid-2025, offering six daily cross-border trains and connecting 17 cities across Spain and southern France.
Alistair Gordon, CEO of Keolis UK, stresses the vital role of integrating tram systems within broader transport networks to accommodate urban growth and improve connectivity in densely populated cities.
Caen la Mer has awarded RATP Dev a six-year contract to enhance its Twisto network, focusing on expanding and improving tram services, including the addition of a new T4 line and the extension of the T3 line by 2028.
Renfe has announced the establishment of a new branch in the United Arab Emirates to enhance its involvement in the country's ambitious railway projects and strengthen its competitive position in the region.
The new contract includes a dedicated route linking the railway station to key stops within Quimper city, featuring extended service hours to facilitate smoother interconnections with late-night TGV train arrivals.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Emilien Dang, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Management Board member at RB Rail AS, reflects on his 25-year career in the railway industry and his significant achievements, including his role in the transformative Rail Baltica project.
The extension of Paris Metro's Line 11, reducing commute times and boosting connectivity for eastern Paris residents, is set to transform daily travel and stimulate local economic growth in the French capital.
In the summer of 2024, more than 9.7 million spectators and 10,000 athletes will be commuting throughout France for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. With this in mind, every aspect of the nation’s rail infrastructure has to run optimally in order to provide fast and reliable station-to-station service for the…